San Diego Pride

Join San Diego Pride's DevOUT Interfaith Coalition for an evening featuring interfaith leaders from around San Diego who will discuss how their traditions help to reconcile queerness with their faith tradition. Speakers include: Rev. Brandan Robertson - Missiongathering San Diego Pastor Kori Pacyniak - Mary Magdalene Apostle Catholic Imam El-Farouk Khaki - Masjid el-Tawhid, Toronto Rabbi Daniel Atwood - Jewish Community Relations Council

While the number of pro athletes to come out as LGBTQ has seen a notable increase over the last several years, the world of professional sports still has a way to go to become more inclusive and welcoming to the LGBTQ community. From the Anti-Trans policies many leagues still hold to the commonplace homophobic language on the fields, today’s athletes continue to face challenges and discrimination. Join us for this panel discussion as we talk to three out professional athletes about the challenges they’ve faced and how they hope to change the game for good.

National City Councilmember Marcus Bush joins San Diego Pride for a live Q&A. Born to an African-American father and a Mexican-American mother, Marcus Bush grew up in National City, attending Lincoln Acres Elementary, Granger Junior High, and Sweetwater High School (Class of 2006). He currently lives with his wife Marilyn and children in National City, where he bought his first home and serves as a councilmember. Marcus Bush is the first openly bisexual elected official in San Diego County.

Join our host Jai Rodriguez with guests Adonyss Illuzion, Amber St. James, and DJPurFlo for a panel discussion exploring the challenges and celebrations of being Black LGBTQ entertainers and artists.

City of Carlsbad Councilmember Cori Schumacher joins San Diego Pride for a live Q&A. Cori Schumacher currently serves as a councilmember for the City of Carlsbad where she lives with her partner, Maria. Cori is also a three-time world longboard surfing champion and became the first openly gay world surfing champion in 2010.